The DiMaggio Connection

 Try shaking some of the wildest face of R'n'R, PsychoBilly-Core, NeoSurf-Rock, add a touch of Hardknocking-Swing and mix it up with the dexterity of this power trio, and you'll get the Di Maggio Connection. The band leader, Marco Di Maggio, has been recognized by the international press as one of the world's top R'n'R guitarist/singers. His brilliant musical background covers many styles, ranging from Rock, Rockabilly, Power Surf, R'n'R, Neo Swing, Country and Blues. He writes his own music with character, mixing up an explosive cocktail of different influences. The band has performed in USA, UK, CHINA, RUSSIA, HOLLAND, FRANCE, SPAIN, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, DENMARK, GREECE, LATVIA, FINLAND, ESTONIA, ITALY appearing at top events such as:VIVA LAS VEGAS 2000, 2001 (USA), GRAND OLE OPRY 2001 (USA), THE OLIMPIC GAMES IN TURIN - ITALY 2006 , JACKSON R'N'R FEST 2000 (USA),GREEN BAY '50's FEST 2002 (USA), THE ROCKABILLY RAVE '98, 2001 (UK), THE EDDIE COCHRAN WEEKEND '99, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 (UK), MUNCHEN R'N'R FEST 2002 (D), THE SUMMER JAMBOREE 2002, 2006 (ITALY) BORMIO GUITAR FESTIVAL - ITALY 2002, SAINT AGREVE COUNTRY FEST - FRANCE 2003/2007 and many more. DiMaggio has worked on collaborations with many R'n'R legends such as: TERRY WILLIAMS (Dire Straits), D.J. FONTANA (ELVIS' DRUMMER), SLIM JIM PHANTOM (STRAYCATS), JOHNNY FARINA (SANTO & JOHNNY), DAVE ROE (JOHNNY CASH BASSIST), SCOTTY MOORE (ELVIS' GUITARIST), LINDA GAIL LEWIS (JERRY LEE SISTER), ROBERT GORDON, BILLY LEE RILEY, THE GENE VINCENT BLUE CAPS, and many more. Terry Williams, the Dire Straits drummer, says: "I played with the greatests, B.B. KING, ERIC CLAPTON, MARK KNOPFLER, ALBERT LEE and i can say that Marco Di Maggio is one of them" DiMaggio has released 10 albums, 2 videos, has appeared in over 35 international compilations, and been interviewed by TV and radio channels including BBC in UK. He has also worked on soundtracks and commercial jingles, and many of his songs were chosen for movies and TV, including the famous series "FRIENDS."



Past Shows

  • Thu, Apr 3 - 9:30pm - No Cover